Dragons blow at Headingley
St Georges have seen their hopes of a becoming National Indoor Cricket champions dashed. St Georges have seen their hopes of a becoming National Indoor Cricket champions dashed. The Dragons were beaten in the last four of the northern finals at Headingley on Sunday by Lancashire representatives Kearsley. And that meant Shropshire is still waiting to have its first representative in the national finals at Lord's since the 1980s. The outlook had looked promising for St Georges as they restricted Kearsley to 90-3 off their 12 overs, with Steve Taylor the pick of the bowlers taking 1-11. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
St Georges have seen their hopes of a becoming National Indoor Cricket champions dashed.
The Dragons were beaten in the last four of the northern finals at Headingley on Sunday by Lancashire representatives Kearsley.
And that meant Shropshire is still waiting to have its first representative in the national finals at Lord's since the 1980s.
The outlook had looked promising for St Georges as they restricted Kearsley to 90-3 off their 12 overs, with Steve Taylor the pick of the bowlers taking 1-11. But, despite Robbie Williams chipping in with 24, the Dragons always struggled with the bat and were dismissed for 63 in the 10th over.
"It was very disappointing because having restricted them to 90 we thought we had an outstanding chance," said team manager Paul Smart.
"But we kept losing wickets at regular intervals and that cost us. We have done well to get this far though and the players should be pleased with themselves."